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Retail Insider's latest report examines how discount, value and off-price retailers are reshaping Canadian consumer behaviour, retail real estate and competitive strategy as value shopping becomes a mainstream force influencing retailers, landlords and investors alike.

Retail trends highlight acquisitions, cautious expansion, and experiential growth as brands navigate 2026 challenges and shifting consumer expectations.

Roots reports financials, Ikea expanding, Empire acquires Quebec grocer, T&T Supermarket head discusses expansion, Costco opening in Thunder Bay, Indigenous-owned 'department store' shutting down, and other news.